Rapid improvements in sequencing and array-based platforms are resulting in a flood of
diverse genome-wide data, including data from exome and whole-genome sequencing,
epigenetic surveys, expression profiling of coding and noncoding RNAs, single nucleotide
polymorphism (SNP) and copy number profiling, and functional assays. Analysis of these
large, diverse data sets holds the promise of a more comprehensive understanding of the
genome and its relation to human disease. Experienced and knowledgeable human review …

Data visualization is an essential component of genomic data analysis. However, the size
and diversity of the data sets produced by today's sequencing and array-based profiling
methods present major challenges to visualization tools. The Integrative Genomics Viewer
(IGV) is a high-performance viewer that efficiently handles large heterogeneous data sets,
while providing a smooth and intuitive user experience at all levels of genome resolution. A
key characteristic of IGV is its focus on the integrative nature of genomic studies, with …